Cisco Nexus X10 NXN-K35-2X= 2-port SFP+ SmartNIC | Enterprise Fiber — NXN-K35-2X=

Support demanding network paths with a SmartNIC built for teams that measure infrastructure in latency, throughput, and CPU headroom. Cisco Nexus X10 NXN-K35-2X= pairs 2 SFP+ ports with a KU035 FPGA to deliver a compact, performance-focused adapter for server environments. This design is well suited to deployments where standard NICs can become a constraint. By moving specialized processing closer to the network interface, the SmartNIC helps preserve host resources for application workloads while maintaining the connectivity density needed in modern data centers. The dual-port SFP+ layout makes it a practical fit for high-speed server links, aggregation points, and environments that need consistent network behavior under load. For infrastructure teams, the value is not just port count — it is the ability to support critical traffic with hardware designed for more demanding processing than a conventional adapter. Choose this model when you need a Cisco-aligned SmartNIC that justifies its place in the stack by reducing bottlenecks and supporting performance-sensitive deployments. Ideal For High-speed server uplinks in enterprise data centers Network offload for virtualization and compute hosts Aggregation-layer connectivity in dense rack environments Performance-sensitive infrastructure requiring predictable throughput Why This Product 1 Uses FPGA processing instead of a standard pass-through NIC design 2 Provides 2 SFP+ ports for dense server connectivity 3 Targets performance-sensitive workloads where latency matters 4 Fits Cisco Nexus environments that need SmartNIC-class offload